Management Training

OVERVIEW

If you're thinking of starting a business or pursuing an MBA, learn the essentials here! The Management Training Online Program is perfect for business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to learn the basics of business and management.

This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.

To learn more about PDUs and how they may fit into your continuing education needs, please visit pmi.org.

OBJECTIVE

By completing the Management Training Online Program, you'll:

Understand financial and accounting terms

Know the entire marketing process, including the roles of ethics and technology

Develop basic practical and managerial skills

Explore important topics in running operations in accord with legal requirements

Learn about how taxes affect you, whether your business is a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation

Understand the process of negotiating, evaluate negotiation styles, and consider successful negotiation strategies for most environments

Know the seven management disciplines essential to business success

DETAILS

The Management Training Online Program consists of 12 separate modules geared to provide you with the vital information you need. You'll gain an understanding of financial and accounting terms, successful negotiation strategies for most environments, the marketing process, employment law, compliance and regulatory requirements, and licensing, permits, and taxes. You'll also learn about the seven management disciplines that are essential to success.

V. Legal Aspects of
Contracts
A. Introduction and Overview
B. What is a Contract?
C. Elements of a Contract
D. Duties and Obligations
E. What is the Deal?
F. Legal Representation
G. Good Faith and Conclusion

VII. Organizational
Development and Change
A. Introduction and Overview
B. The Culture of an Organization
C. Types of Culture
D. Organizational Change
E. The Human Side of Change and Resistance
F. Summary

REQUIREMENTS

This program is compatible with both PC and Mac computers. PCs require Windows XP or later operating systems with IE8 or later browsers. Mac computers require Safari browser. (A high-speed Internet connection is hightly recommended.) In addition, you may require Adobe Reader, Flash Plug-in, and a QuickTime plug-in on your computer (all are available through free downloads).

You'll receive the following required textbooks along with your online learning:

Applied Strategic Planning

Managing by the Numbers

The Essentials of Negotiation

PREREQUISITES

Students should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, be comfortable navigating the Internet and using e-mail, and have an understanding of a word-processing computer program (Microsoft Word is recommended).

This program is intended for anyone interested in developing their management skills.

INSTRUCTOR

Katrina McBride's career reflects extensive experience in organizational leadership, marketing strategies, and market development in multi-national corporate environments and as an independent consultant. Her leadership abilities have been utilized by employers and clients to develop new programs and functional areas and to reorganize resources with aggressive deadlines. She has positively impacted revenue and customer satisfaction for large, global organizations as well as small to mid-sized businesses that are experiencing changes due to rapid growth or restructuring to maintain their competitive position.

In director-level positions for Nortel Networks, Katrina was engaged to develop, define, and implement strategies for competitive intelligence, sales support, emerging markets, lead generation, and customer relationship management. Sought after as a trainer, speaker, and facilitator, Katrina develops and presents professional education courses in leadership development, team strategies, strategic marketing, organizational leadership, and change planning.

She is an active member of the American Marketing Association, the American Management Association, Society for Human Resources Management, and the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, and she's served on the board of directors of the Dallas chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners.

Katrina holds an M.A. in organizational management and a B.S. in psychology, as well as certifications in mid-management/leadership and marketing. She is a trained dispute mediator.

Katherine Squires Pang, J.D., LL.M., M.Ed received her B.A. in 1980 from Clark University, her J.D. from the University of Dayton Law School in 1982, her LL.M in Taxation from Georgetown University Law School in 1983, and her M.Ed from the University of Texas in 2001. She has practiced law with national law firms since 1983, ran for the United States Senate in California in 1994, and was appointed by Governor Wilson as a Commissioner to the WCAB from 1994 to 1996. Dr. Pang has served as an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate School of Management at the University of Texas, Dallas, and has been an adjunct faculty member in the law and business schools of many universities, including the Stern School of Business at New York University, Pepperdine University, USC, Golden Gate University, and the University of California, Irvine.

In addition to having over 20 years of law firm experience, Dr. Pang has founded several companies, including LawPrep, Inc., LawPrep Press, Inc., Legal EdNet.com, and EdWay Online. From 1989 to 1996, Dr. Pang authored several books, videos, and interactive CD-ROMs. Dr. Pang was also the manager for firm-wide practice section development, training, and forms for Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer, & Feld, L.L.P.

Dr. Pang has experience providing multimedia, interactive distributed learning to working professionals and adult learners in law and business through a variety of technologies, including video streaming and online conferencing (Webcasts, synchronous and asynchronous threaded discussion boards, and chat rooms) via the Internet and satellite, as well as ISDN-based videoconferencing on CD-ROM. Dr. Pang has been a speaker at the MEC 2001 Conference: Turning a New Page in Educational Technologies, sponsored by Arizona State University; the 2001 Conference on Training and Knowledge Management: Moving Beyond Training, sponsored by Generation 21 Learning Management Systems; and a speaker at various other e-learning conferences. She has design, development, implementation, and managerial experience in educational multimedia course design and creation. She has been responsible for course design and delivery using Macromedia Director, Windows Media Player, FrontPage, PowerPoint, Blackboard, Prometheus, WebCT, Webboard, and a host of other proprietary platforms. She also has experience with digital video, MPEG, MOV, and AVI Files.

Jerry L. Partridge, PMP received his Master's degree in business management at Central Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University. He is also a Certified Project Management Professional.

He has experience as a project and program manager for Enterprise Project Management Office over activities for a major retail organization. He has developed, updated, and delivered project management courses and coached and mentored project managers. He's performed governance activities and analyses, collaborated in developing and integrating standard practices, and been a part of an implementation team for an enterprise resource management tool.

Jerry is a certified instructor for IBM project management courses and a host of university seminars for business professionals seeking certification in project management. He was a volunteer subject matter expert (SME) on an international team that drafted the 2004 update to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). He's been a team leader to develop a practice standard for Earned Value Management Systems for the Project Management Institute, an SME for two clients aligning project management courses to the 2004 PMBOK, and an SME for a PMI development team exposure draft for the Program Management Practice Standard.

FAQS

1. Can I register for programs if I am an international student?

Yes, because ed2go programs are online you never have to actually travel to the school. Most schools offer telephone or online registration.

2. How long does it take to complete a program?

All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Upon registering, you're given six months to complete this program.

3. Do I have to buy additional materials?

All the materials you'll need are included, and their cost will be covered by your tuition. ed2go will ship all materials ground service upon enrollment.

4. Can I get financial assistance?

ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses.

5. What happens when I complete the program?

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.

6. Am I guaranteed a job?

ed2go programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We don't provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

7. Who will be my instructor?

Each student is paired up with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.

8. What software or hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements?

In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet. You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer. You don't have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time. We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

9. Can I use a Mac?

Yes, this program is compatible with both PC and Mac computers.

10. How can I get more information about the program?

If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button toward the top of the page). If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the "Contact Us" form to the right. You may also call us at 1-855-520-6806. We will answer your questions promptly.

11. When can I start the program?

Our programs are all open enrollment. You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready.

Please note: Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.

12. What if I don't have enough time to complete my program within the time frame provided?

The
time allotted to complete your program has been calculated based on the
number of hours for each program, so don't worry too much about not
completing in time. If, after a concerted effort, you are still unable
to complete, your Student Advisor will help you work out a suitable
completion date. Please note that a fee will be charged for an
extension.

REVIEWS

This is the second online course of study I have participated in. Your Live chat was great they helped on several occasions when I had questions. - P.B., Grand Valley State University

I really enjoyed comparing what we were learning to my real life experiences and as I learned different things I really felt like I became a better employee and future management in the business world. It was a great experience.- J.E., The University of Oklahoma

This program was easy to use. Things flowed easily from one to the next. When I did have a problem, my questions were answered promptly. I was given ample time to finish this course. I had several personal events that took my time away from this course and still had plenty of time to relax and learn the things that were taught.- A.E., York Technical College - Industrial

I really enjoyed the lectures because they tended to be more in-depth and built upon personal experience, rather than a textbook.- D.M., Cascadia Community College